Bobbie Lynch (Barbara Hartwig)
Barbara, 94, known to most as Bobbie, decided she was ready to leave her earthly body behind on July 11, 2023, and begin her new adventure with all of the loved ones waiting for her on the other side.
August 10, 1928 - July 11, 2023
Barbara, 94, known to most as Bobbie, decided she was ready to leave her earthly body behind on July 11, 2023, and begin her new adventure with all of the loved ones waiting for her on the other side.
Barbara Houchens (Senter) was born on Aug. 10, 1928. After marrying Charles Lynch in 1946, Bobbie and Chuck raised four children in the Kettle Falls area, while she waitressed at Freddie’s Cafe. In 1965, the Lynch family moved to Royal City where Bobbie worked at the Titan Cafe, Royal City Market and the Royal City School District, from which she retired.
Nothing meant more to Bobbie than her family. Being Nana to nine grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren (soon to be 27) and one soon-to-be great-great-grandchild, was one of her greatest joys. Bobbie’s strength, stubbornness, and sass live on in all of us.
Anyone who was privileged to spend time with Bobbie understands how she is simply unforgettable. She was never one to mince words; we could always count on Bobbie to give her unfiltered opinion, and you could agree with her or you could be wrong. Even in recent years, as her body began to fail her, Bobbie never lost her sense of humor, her quick wit or her swift left hook.
Bobbie was preceded in death by her parents, her son Charley, her husband Charles, and her second husband Bud. Bobbie’s legacy lives on in her surviving children Lynda (Andy) Anderson, Bonney (Spud) Brown, and Kelly (Janie) Lynch; her grandchildren; her great-grandchildren; her great-great-grandchild and numerous other family and friends whom she adored immensely.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Bobbie’s family would like to thank the staff of Avermere, Summerwood Alzheimer's Care Center, and Hospice for their impeccable care of her in recent years.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Summerwood Alzheimer's Care Center and to the Alzheimer's walk Sept. 17, 2023.
Please express your thoughts and memories at www.kayserschapel.com. Arrangements are under the care of Kayser’s Chapel of Memories of Moses Lake, Washington.